Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Power Systems)

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Dennis Group - Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design-build, industrial projects. We design and build food and beverage production facilities. Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining, and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Executing duties on larger projects independently.
• Client contact and Lead Engineer.
• Documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
• Maintaining project document organization.
• Managing time and meeting commitments.
• Understanding Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields.
• Understanding power system theory - 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
• Understanding capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
• Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Code expertise - NEC, NFPA 72/101/, IBC.
• Specifying means and methods.
• Specifying other common work - grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables.
• Specifying equipment.
• Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Creating power plans.
• Creating power one-line and panel schedules.
• Defining fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
• Defining Low Voltage Systems.
• Reviewing scope with client - create and manage needs list.
• Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• CAD - add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
• Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC's, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS's.
• Transformer configurations.
• Performing short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
• Estimating weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support.
• Assisting in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices.
• Supporting talent growth within our organization.
• Assisting with interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Handling complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
• Providing coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8+ years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• 8+ years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• FE or PE tracked desirable.

Benefits

• The approximate base salary range is $100,000 - $150,000.
• Performance Bonus & Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• 401k + Company Match.
• Open Vacation Policy.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Employee Licensing.